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SP63 UBZ

2013 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,767 mi
Last recorded208,767 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mini Cooper D60,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 UBZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 208,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subfame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering stiff

Fail 21 Sep 2026 208,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subfame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering stiff

Pass 8 Aug 2025 204,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 203,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 199,113 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 190,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 184,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 184,415 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 172,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has 2 nails in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 172,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre also has 2 nails in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 148,515 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 148,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,235 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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SP63 UBZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 60,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP63 UBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP63 UBZ is a 2013 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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